Tag: parenting
Work Saved My Mental Health
"You're a machine- everyone was like, 'she just had a baby- why is she at work?!' "
That was me. I went back to work...
Why I Bribe My Children (and Don’t Feel Bad About It)
Bribe my kids? Yeah, I never thought I'd do it, either. But, in the hustle and bustle world in which I live, there is...
In the Past Year
In the past year, my life has been forever, wholly, amazingly changed.
In the past year, I've cried more tears than in the previous ten...
Counting Down Until Election Day is Over – A House Divided
Can this election be over already? I know you are with me. Everyone has to be feeling it now.
Beyond the drama of each sad...
I’m a Terrible Mother
There are many times in my life when I get to the end of a day, and I look at myself in the mirror,...
Household Items That are Better Than Baby Toys
I remember when my husband and I were registering in advance of our son's birth and wondering what baby toys we should add to...
Breaking Our Linus
Thumb-sucking, blanket carrying -- the struggle is real!
My daughter is turning 4 in October, and we have a real live Linus on our hands....
A Mother’s Dream
As I stumble through my life every day, I look around and my mind starts to wander, wander to a fantasy world where some...
A Mom’s Ditch List: Five Things I’m Sick of
As moms, I believe we all have a list of things that come along with the title that we could ditch. Your list may...
You don’t have to enjoy every moment—just the RIGHT ones.
I often describe parenting a spirited toddler as "eighty percent stress and twenty percent more joy, love, and happiness than I ever thought possible."...
Dear Kids, Stop Trying to Take the Easy Way Out
I have been a mother for over 21 years, and I've realized there are many lessons that children need to learn over the course of...
Overcoming the Anxiety That is Dining Out with a Baby
Babies require a lot of things. Because of this, the idea of going somewhere can seem daunting, especially when no matter how many things...
Why You Should Schedule a Quarterly Parents Day of Fun
Have you ever vacationed with a small child? If yes, then you probably already know that the word "vacation" should never be used to describe...
Why I’m standing with Colin Kaepernick
Recently, The San Francisco 49ers quarterback came out and stated that he would no longer stand for the national anthem during 49ers games. He...